Tarragon recipes

Vegetarian guests? This individual puff pastry pie makes the perfect, stress-free offering

Transform breakfast classic egg and soldiers with lashings of mushroom pâté and a sprinkling of tarragon on strips of brioche - the perfect partner to a runny yolk

A rustic, healthy accompaniment to serve alongside main courses like sausages, roast chicken or lamb

A warm salad with crisp green leaves to serve on a balmy August evening

This marinade sauce, from Gordon Ramsay, is best spooned over a steak after cooking – especially a fillet steak

Try this lovely fresh summer salad as a dinner party centrepiece

Make an easy tartar sauce with the classic trio of mayonnaise, gherkins and capers. Sharp and tangy, it's perfect with crispy battered fish and chips

Use up the Christmas leftovers to make this hearty, deep-filled turkey and ham pie. You could use shop-bought pastry but nothing beats homemade

When it's too hot to cook, a shop-bought ready-roasted chicken is a great summer cheat

A light and quick spring chicken and vegetable stew that can be whipped up in less than an hour

The omelette is one of the most fundamental dishes in any cook's arsenal, and this recipe will teach you how to get it right every time

Try this recipe for easy, gluten-free chicken thighs and crispy potato wedges. These are both roasted in the oven with paprika and lemon

Choose your favourite herb for this beautifully moist springtime chicken dish - fresh basil or mint would be ideal

A luxury that has been prized by chefs for years, so make the most of it with this cheat's classic

Celebrate Easter with this spring chicken pot pie. It's kinder on your wallet than the traditional roast lamb, and equally enjoyable

Crispy beer battered langoustine or prawn tails with a mayo-based dip of gherkins, capers and herbs

A vibrant seasonal side dish to perk up a bowl of beans

A classic supper for two, or if you've got friends over, the recipe is easily doubled

A herby and zesty salmon dish, that's high in omega-3s - you could barbecue or grill it

Who can resist a herby, garlic butter-filled tender chicken breast with a crisp golden exterior? Try this shallow-fried version of the classic kyiv

Soak these devilled eggs in food colourings to make Halloween nibbles that look fabulously ghoulish. They taste great with a seasoned mayonnaise filling

Quinoa, a protein-rich seed, makes a great substitute for rice or couscous

Prepare ahead and entertain numbers with ease